Cook

Ayden Healthcare Wauseon; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon is seeking a Cook for our Long Term Care Facility. The Cook works under the Director of Culinary Services to prepare, serve and store meals in accordance with printed menus, standardized recipes, special dietary requirements and state/federal and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include preparing daily meals, managing portions, maintaining accuracy and organization, applying regulatory requirements, upholding kitchen safety and infection control, and

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to food preparation.
• Regular attendance required.
• Must meet local health regulations including background check and references.
• Serv Safe Certification preferred.
• Must perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals per menu plan and regulations.
• Manage portion control and ensure proper preparation of foods.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maintain kitchen safety and infection control practices.
• Know and apply regulatory requirements related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage.
• Communicate appropriately with residents, families, facility staff and external contacts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon is currently seeking a Cook for our Long Term Care Facility

General Summary of Work of the Cook:

Works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Culinary Services, in the preparation, serving and storage of meals in accordance with printed menus, standardized recipes, special dietary requirements and state/federal and local regulations.

Principle Tasks of the Cook:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of daily meals according to menu plan, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Able to manage portion control,ensuringproper preparation of select foods to meet individual need
• Demonstrates close attention to detail
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to food preparation, serving, delivery and storage
• Demonstrates competency with maintaining kitchen safety and infection control principles
• Able to communicate appropriately with a diverse group of individuals including residents, family members,facility staff and persons from outside the organization

QUALIFICATIONSof the Cook:

• At least two year of applicable experience is preferred
• Current knowledge of job-related state and federal regulations
• Must be capable of regular attendance
• Must meet all local health regulations, including criminal background investigation and reference inquiry
• Serv Safe Certification preferred
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation